Alabama § 26-10F-11 - Investigations.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 26-10F-11 — Investigations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-10F-11. Investigations.
(a) No investigation shall be required in any adult adoption unless ordered by the court to determine if the best interest of the adoptee will be served by granting the petition for adoption. The court shall determine the scope of the investigation.
(b) If the probate court in which a petition for the adoption of an adult is filed considers an investigation to be a necessity, the probate court may order either of the following:
(1) The type of investigation that is conducted in an adoption of a minor adoptee pursuant to Sections 26-10E-19, 26-10E-19.1, 26-10E-26, and 26-10E-27.
(2) Any other inquiry that the court considers advisable.
(c) Any investigation ordered by the court shall be performed by the State Department of Human Resources or anyone appointed by the court who the court deems as qualified and appropriate based on the scope of the investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 26-10F-11
What does Code of Alabama § 26-10F-11 cover?
Section 26-10F-11 ("Investigations.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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